Flat Rock council adopts $3.13 million budget for FY 2026–27

The Village of Flat Rock Council on June 11 adopted Ordinance No. 130, approving a $3,130,682 General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026–27. The adoption passed by unanimous vote after a brief council discussion.

Matt Toner, vice mayor and budget officer, moved that council approve the ordinance as presented; Council Member Carpenter seconded. Toner told council that Henderson County plans to raise its property tax rate in 2027 from 43.1 cents to 47.4 cents per $100 of assessed value, a change he said could affect how sales tax revenue is distributed to municipalities.

The approved ordinance lists total estimated revenues and appropriations of $3,130,682. Major line items include $1,811,867 projected in ad valorem taxes (11.9 cents per $100 valuation), $720,000 in general fund sales tax, and $150,000 estimated interest income. On the spending side, the budget appropriates $1,747,948 for Fire Departments and $471,907.60 for Park operation and maintenance. The Park Foundation contribution is budgeted at $85,000. The ordinance also authorizes the budget officer to transfer amounts between line items within a department without limitation, and to transfer up to $10,000 between departments with a report to council.

Council members did not receive any public comments during the hearing on the budget. The budget ordinance takes effect for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Copies of the approved budget ordinance will be kept on file with the village clerk and finance officer as required by the ordinance.